How Long to Read The Color Purple

How Long Does it Take to Read The Color Purple?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Color Purple by Alice Malsenior Walker

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1983, this feminist novel about an abused and uneducated black woman's struggle for empowerment was praised for the depth of its female characters and for its eloquent use of black English vernacular.

How long is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple by Alice Malsenior Walker is 261 pages long, and a total of 65,511 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Color Purple Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 57 minutes to read The Color Purple aloud.

What Reading Level is The Color Purple?

The Color Purple is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Color Purple?

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